Need HELP with my 74 Buick Lesabre

spawnofsatan · 11th April 2010, 23:59

I am getting my 74 Buick LeSabre 5.7L restored.

The mechanic needs a diagram for hooking up the vacuum lines without which the car wont move. Does anyone have the wiring diagram or a repair manual for these engines?

Also does anyone know where I can get a petrol tank fabricated in Mumbai, it is leaking from 4 points and apparently is beyond salvage.

Thanks for your help in advance!!!

canonball · 12th April 2010, 11:49

I think I know this car isn't it the one sitting on huge stone/wood blocks. She is metalic gold green color was the most intact one I saw and is untouched for decades sitting on huge blocks typical setup for a car to put on blocks as per road tax dictum?

spawnofsatan · 14th April 2010, 23:36

Ya thats the one, this was at cuffe parade. I bought the car a year ago.

143 views and only one reply? I really need help with this!!

canonball · 15th April 2010, 15:49

Wow great been seeing her like for the past 2 decades though owner was hanging on to her for sentimental value - the way she was kept - because of which i never walked in and asked. How did you come by you?

I can put you onto some one who could help you with this 9820147755 Nikhil

harit · 16th April 2010, 14:15

Hi Satan,

I am wondering why you are surprised at the poor response.
As I had told, you should try to locate this is America, or on the net. Here there are hardly any folks who know about this. It seems that the first mechanic who touched the car was a nice guy, quite knowledgeable to an extend but what he did not understand he simply removed. And that is where you are stuck.
Also, these cars of the 1970's came in few numbers, many went on to become private taxi's and then destroyed in the movies. So there is not much experience around to handle this.
You have to get the manual, try to get it on the net or from America, do not wasted time. And if Cannonball helps, nothing like it, but you must persue all avenues.

Wishing you the best, and quick success.
Cheers harit
Now a second response

sarmarishi · 16th April 2010, 14:38

These books maybe of interest to you if you havent found anything yet.

1) 55-75 Buick Shop Service Repair Manual by Glenn's for All models (65_BuickGlenns)
2) 74 Shop Service Repair Manual by Buick covering all 1974 Buick manuals including Century Regal LeSabre Electra 225 Riviera Apollo Le Sabre and more... (74_BuickChass)
3) 65-75 Parts & illustrations manual by Buick (70_7909)

I found it on this site where you can buy the above manuals.
Books4Cars.com - Every Repair Manual, Service Manual, Owners Manual and Book for your Car, Truck and Motorcycle

11th April 2010, 23:59	#1
spawnofsatan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los angeles/Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	Need HELP with my 74 Buick Lesabre I am getting my 74 Buick LeSabre 5.7L restored. The mechanic needs a diagram for hooking up the vacuum lines without which the car wont move. Does anyone have the wiring diagram or a repair manual for these engines? Also does anyone know where I can get a petrol tank fabricated in Mumbai, it is leaking from 4 points and apparently is beyond salvage. Thanks for your help in advance!!!
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12th April 2010, 11:49	#2
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	I think I know this car isn't it the one sitting on huge stone/wood blocks. She is metalic gold green color was the most intact one I saw and is untouched for decades sitting on huge blocks typical setup for a car to put on blocks as per road tax dictum? Last edited by canonball : 12th April 2010 at 11:51.
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14th April 2010, 23:36	#3
spawnofsatan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los angeles/Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	Ya thats the one, this was at cuffe parade. I bought the car a year ago. 143 views and only one reply? I really need help with this!!
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15th April 2010, 15:49	#4
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	Wow great been seeing her like for the past 2 decades though owner was hanging on to her for sentimental value - the way she was kept - because of which i never walked in and asked. How did you come by you? I can put you onto some one who could help you with this 9820147755 Nikhil
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16th April 2010, 14:15	#5
harit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,033 Thanked: 3,281 Times	Hi Satan, I am wondering why you are surprised at the poor response. As I had told, you should try to locate this is America, or on the net. Here there are hardly any folks who know about this. It seems that the first mechanic who touched the car was a nice guy, quite knowledgeable to an extend but what he did not understand he simply removed. And that is where you are stuck. Also, these cars of the 1970's came in few numbers, many went on to become private taxi's and then destroyed in the movies. So there is not much experience around to handle this. You have to get the manual, try to get it on the net or from America, do not wasted time. And if Cannonball helps, nothing like it, but you must persue all avenues. Wishing you the best, and quick success. Cheers harit Now a second response Last edited by harit : 16th April 2010 at 14:17.
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16th April 2010, 14:38	#6
sarmarishi BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 429 Thanked: 89 Times View My Garage	These books maybe of interest to you if you havent found anything yet. 1) 55-75 Buick Shop Service Repair Manual by Glenn's for All models (65_BuickGlenns) 2) 74 Shop Service Repair Manual by Buick covering all 1974 Buick manuals including Century Regal LeSabre Electra 225 Riviera Apollo Le Sabre and more... (74_BuickChass) 3) 65-75 Parts & illustrations manual by Buick (70_7909) I found it on this site where you can buy the above manuals. Books4Cars.com - Every Repair Manual, Service Manual, Owners Manual and Book for your Car, Truck and Motorcycle Last edited by sarmarishi : 16th April 2010 at 14:42.
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